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Roy Keane Resignation: Sunderland have confirmed manager Roy Keane has walked away from the club after six losses in seven games saw the Black Cats drop to 18th in the Premier League. The club said this afternoon that it had "reluctantly accepted" Keane's resignation and thanked the Corkman "for all his hard work in progressing this club, lifting its status and growing its worldwide profile."

Keane added: "I would like to thank my staff, players, (Sunderland chairman) Niall Quinn and in particular the fans for their support during my time at Sunderland, and I would like to wish the club every success in the future."